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A Unique Look at the National Cathedral Under Construction in 1925

Take a look back in time with these two photos from April 2nd, 1925, showing the National Cathedral under construction. Unique views of the interior and exterior of the structure are included.
Capitol Bldg., seen from atop Washington Monument, Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C., circa 1922. "Star Building from air." The Washington Star newspaper building at the center is at the intersection of 11th Street N.W. and Pennsylvania Avenue, which runs diagonally across the photo. The big building with the tower us the Old Post Office. There's a lot to see here, including laundry hung out to dry. National Photo Company glass negative
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This is an old photo from April 2nd, 1925, showing the National Cathedral under construction.

The National Cathedral
The National Cathedral

Source: Library of Congress

And here’s one of the interior under construction.

The National Cathedral
The National Cathedral

Source: Library of Congress

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